Brian Prows

Current

Mobile Development Director at MobileBeyond

Past

Strategic Business Development Technology Marketing at Decarolis Direct
Advertising Sales Management for Major Newspaper Chain at San Jose Mercury News
Integrated Direct Marketing Consulting at Prows Communications

Sales & Business Development Innovator at EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
Director at Start-Up Wireless Broadband Company at NextWeb (Now Covad Wireless)
Director of Telesales and Account Manager at InfoPlex

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Education

Humboldt State University
San Jose State University

Recommended

4 people have recommended Brian

Connections

171 connections

Industry

Wireless

Websites

Brian Prows’s Summary

Mobile, wireless, mobile computing and mobile marketing blogger and podcaster, covering the future of mobile communications and marketing.

Extensive direct marketing and business development background within the telecommunications, wireless and health care industries.

I seek to encourage innovation in in a wireless world and create new business models that enhance the growth of mobile communications.

Join or partner with companies and individuals who share my vision.

Brian Prows’s Specialties:

Relationship marketing, sales lead development, high tech business development, blogging and podcasting about mobile technology and wireless communications.

Brian Prows’s Experience

Mobile Development Director

MobileBeyond

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

May 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)

MobileBeyond is a online publisher of blog and podcast sites covering mobile marketing & advertising and the future of mobile communications.

An evangelist, blogger and podcaster, Brian follows mobile trends and interviews international mobile and wireless experts. Guests with mobile marketing, advertising, research and technology companies frequently appear on MobileBeyond and IM-Mobile.

Brian is also very active on Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites.

Brian has over 15 years experience in direct marketing, advertising and business development within the telecommunications, wireless, call center and health care industries.

Visit MobileBeyond, IM-Mobile or Twitter for further information:

http://MobileBeyond.net
http://MobileBeyond.mobi
http://IM-Mobile.com
http://IM-Mobile.mobi
http://Twitter.com/MobiMarketing

MobileBeyond and IM-Mobile are also available on iTunes
Strategic Business Development Technology Marketing

Decarolis Direct

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

October 2006 — May 2007 (8 months)

Designed and Implemented lead development campaigns for telecommunications, IT, software, networking, consumer electronics and other technology clients.

Built successful business development teams to enhance client marketing and sales results.
Advertising Sales Management for Major Newspaper Chain

San Jose Mercury News

(Privately Held; Newspapers industry)

January 2006 — September 2006 (9 months)

Recruited by Silicon Valley's largest newspaper then owned by Knight-Ridder.

Re-alligned resources. Created new print and online strategies and campaigns to drive classified advertising sales higher.

Trained and managed a successful, motivated advertising team. Devised cross-sell/up-sell techniques that boosted advertising revenues
Integrated Direct Marketing Consulting

Prows Communications

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

March 2004 — January 2006 (1 year 11 months)

Founded a direct marketing consulting company.

implemented inbound and outbound telesales, lead generation, list building and sales training programs for high technology firms targeting F1000 C3 executives.

Reconfigured CRM sales cycle tracking and reporting systems, boosting sales force performance and company revenues.
Sales & Business Development Innovator

EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp

(Computer Software industry)

January 2002 — March 2004 (2 years 3 months)

Created and implemented unique direct response and outbound campaigns substantially increasing service sales to retail pharmacies.

Helped negotiate a major pharmacy franchise agreement that generated heightened market presence and a new revenue stream for company.
Director at Start-Up Wireless Broadband Company

NextWeb (Now Covad Wireless)

(Wireless industry)

2000 — 2001 (1 year )

Identified new business opportunities through new direct marketing/lead generation programs.

Maximized ISP's revenue growth by creating multi-channel marketing campaigns, combining telephone, direct mail, email and advertising.
Director of Telesales and Account Manager

InfoPlex

(Information Technology and Services industry)

1999 — 2000 (1 year )

Successfully revamped inbound and outbound sales and lead generation campaigns for telecommunications, software and other high technology companies.

Teamed with Account Executives to drive existing and new revenue growth for InfoPlex' 100-seat call center.

Brian Prows’s Education

Humboldt State University

MA , Communication

Activities and Societies:

Broadcast media experience through management of HSU's radio station, operating 24/7 with 75 students.
San Jose State University

BA , Communication Major & Radio-Television Minor

Activities and Societies:

Campus radio station manager and Bay Area radio announcer.

Co-created free speech message broadcasts on 14 Bay Area radio stations, reaching over two million people every week.

Additional Information

Brian Prows’s Websites:

Brian Prows’s Interests:

Direct marketing, mobile technology, mobile marketing, mobile advertising, computers, software, sales and voice training, blogging, podcasting, social media, playing the piano, composing music, working out

Brian Prows’s Groups:

Member, Direct Marketing Association, Northern California Chapter
Multiiple LinkedIn Internet, mobile and social media groups

Mobile Insiders
Mobile Marketing Association
MobileMonday
MobilOpen :: the mobile business group
Mobile Advertising & Marketing
Mobile Internet World
WiMAX Channel
Internet Affiliate Marketers Association (IAMA)
Mobile Marketing Group
Online Advertising Professionals
IMM 2.0 - Intelligent Mobile Marketing (+10000 members) Join now!
Wireless Telecommunications Worldwide
Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
Mobile Analytics
Mobile Payment / Billing
Advertising Professionals
Mobilists (Innovators in mobile industry - 3900+ members)
Mobile Content
Digital Marketing
Mobile Marketing & Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Mobile Telecoms industry group
Mobile Data Services
Web 2.0 and Mobile Computing
Media Professionals Worldwide
dotMobi Advisory Group (MAG) Open Networking Forum
International CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment
SiteSpect
Business Blogging Network
BtoB Marketing
Symbian OS
Direct and Database Marketing
MEF-Mobile Entertainment Forum Americas
Social Media Advertising Consortium
Internet and Mobile Media professionals
IAB Mobile
Online Media Jobs -- Work in Internet Marketing, E-business, Web Analytics, etc.
Direct Marketing Association "Official"
Mobile Consultants Group
AdMob
Mobiya: Investing in Classifieds
DMAnc - The Direct Marketing Association of Northern California
Mobile Applications (Java, Symbian, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, Android)
Mobile Games and Applications